Lipid lowering therapy in primary and secondary prevention in Austria: are LDL-C goals achieved?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00508-021-01978-w
Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most frequent cause of death in Austria. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC)/European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) guidelines recommend intensive lipid lowering therapy (LLT) in patients at high or very high… read more here.
Keywords: lipid lowering; therapy; primary secondary; intensity ... See more keywords
Lipid-lowering therapy and risk-based LDL-C goal attainment in Belgium: DA VINCI observational study.
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DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2022.2030568
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death in Belgium. Current strategies for the prevention and management of CVD focus on reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. This analysis assessed whether… read more here.
Keywords: ldl goals; based ldl; ldl goal; belgium ... See more keywords
Preoperative cardiovascular assessment as an opportunity to (re)affirm the 2019 ESC/EAS guidelines recommended LDL-C goal
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DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwab061.408
Abstract: Type of funding sources: None. The novel 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines on lipids recommend a more intensive reduction on LDL-C across CV risk categories in comparison with the 2016 edition. This cross-sectional observation study aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: ldl goals; goal; ldl goal; esc eas ... See more keywords
Abstract 13178: Attainment of LDL-C Goals is Associated With Measures of Patient Engagement With Their Healthcare Providers
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DOI: 10.1161/circ.142.suppl_3.13178
Abstract: Introduction: Achieving optimal levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduces risk of cardiovascular events. We have found substantial gaps in LDL-C goal attainment in employees and... read more here.
Keywords: ldl goals; abstract 13178; ldl; 13178 attainment ... See more keywords
Should an LDL-Cholesterol Target–Based Approach Be Readopted?
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DOI: 10.1177/1060028017722009
Abstract: Objective:To review clinical trials driving the evolution of hyperlipidemic guidelines, discuss whether low-density lipoprotein (LDL) targets and adjunctive therapy on top of statins should be used, and summarize the pharmacist’s role in helping achieve LDL… read more here.
Keywords: target based; adjunctive therapy; ldl cholesterol; ldl goals ... See more keywords
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Lipid-Lowering Therapy Requirement in China
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.839571
Abstract: Background Lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) is one of the key strategies for reducing the atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) burden. However, little is known about the percentage of people in need of different LLT regimens to achieve… read more here.
Keywords: high risk; therapy; ldl goals; risk ... See more keywords